Finance Assistant

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a busy and growing finance team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong Accounts Receivable and sales ledger experience working at AAT Level 2 level, who is available to start immediately, with the potential for a permanent position. Working Hours • Monday to Friday • 9:00am – 5:00pm • 30-minute lunch break • Hybrid working available – 3 days in office and 2 days from home once trained • Free on-site parking The Role Working closely with the Operational Finance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. Key Responsibilities • Managing the sales ledger, including raising and checking customer invoices • Processing and reconciling high volumes of customer invoices and remittances • Proactively managing credit control and chasing outstanding payments • Resolving customer invoice, payment and remittance queries • Reconciling high-volume, multi-currency bank accounts and payment gateways • Supporting the monthly payroll process • Assisting with monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations • Providing general support across the finance team as required About You To be successful in this role, you will have: • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance or accounts position • Experience working in a high-volume transactional finance environment • Previous Accounts Receivable and sales ledger experience • Experience supporting payroll administration • Strong working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Excel • Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail • A proactive, confident and professional approach • Working knowledge of UK VAT (EU VAT knowledge is advantageous) • An interest in using AI and automation to improve finance processes Previous experience within an eCommerce business would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer • £14.87 per hour • Temporary position with the opportunity to become permanent • Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm • Hybrid working • Free on-site parking • Immediate start this Monday If you're an organised and motivated finance professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration